"This American classic frequently disappoints due to either precious little cinnamon flavor or, just as bad, a gloppy, oozing filling reminiscent of sticky buns. The bread itself is often an afterthought of pedestrian white bread, or else it’s a cakey, dense affair. We swapped in an airy,… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 3/4 cups (20 2/3 ounces) bread flour, plus extra for work surface
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3/4 cup (2 3/4 ounces) nonfat dry milk powder
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1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces) granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
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1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees)
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) golden raisins
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1 cup (4 ounces) confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg, lightly beaten with pinch of salt